Coordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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List the four main coordinating conjunctions.

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The four main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' indicate?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a connection between similar ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast or exception between two ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice or alternative between two ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence of an action.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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Example: I like apples and oranges.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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Example: I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'or'.

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Example: Would you like tea or coffee?